PM Modi May Not Attend G7 Summit In Canada In First Miss In 6 Years: Sources

Last Updated:June 02, 2025, 15:11 IST

While the two countries have taken steps towards mending ties after a change of guard in Canada, a complete reset could take some time, according to analysts

PM Narendra Modi may skip the G7 Summit in Canada. (PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi may give the upcoming G7 Summit in Canada a miss amid strained relations with Ottawa—marking the first time in six years that he will skip the meeting of the grouping of the most industrialised economies in the world as well as the European Union, IMF, World Bank, and the United Nations.

India has recently achieved the status of the fourth-largest economy in the world. Analysts say it could play a key role as a trade partner for Canada, which is desperately trying to revive its sluggish economy. While the two countries have taken steps towards mending ties after a change of guard in Canada, a complete reset could take some time, according to analysts.

Sources have told CNN-News18 that India was unlikely to accept any invitation from Canada for the G7 meeting, slated for mid-May. They have cited security concerns, especially because Canada has emerged as a hub for Khalistani extremists, as well as the broader diplomatic chill.

India-Canada ties hit an all-time low after former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau blamed India for the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar— a charge New Delhi vehemently denied; Trudeau was unable to provide proof. A diplomatic crisis ensued as both countries expelled diplomats, and India suspended visa services for Canadians.

Geopolitical observers hoped for a turnaround with Trudeau stepping down ahead of elections and his Liberal party colleague, Mark Carney, taking charge of the country staring at an economic crisis. Carney steered his party to poll victory. According to analysts, India is Carney’s best bet to revive Canada’s economy in the backdrop of his standoff with US President Donald Trump and rift with China.

Recently, Canadian foreign minister Anita Anand held talks with her Indian counterpart, S Jaishankar, and said Ottawa was looking forward to rebuilding its ruptured ties with New Delhi and it was taking “one step at a time" in that direction.

Anand said in her talks with Jaishankar that the leaders discussed “strengthening Canada-India ties". When asked if she believed that the conversation would lead to the appointment of new high commissioners between the two countries, Anand said that they are taking “one step at a time".

“As I mentioned, the rule of law will never be compromised, and there is an ongoing investigation regarding the case that you mentioned," she said in an interview while referring to Nijjar’s murder, The Globe And Mail reported.

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